Jake Edward Turner (born 25 February 1999) is an English professional

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who plays as a goalkeeper for

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club Gillingham.

Early life

Turner was born in Wilmslow, and grew up with older sister Millie, who is also a footballer.

Club career

Turner began his career at

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, moving on loan to

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in December 2017, but was recalled without making a first-team appearance. He then moved on loan to Frickley Athletic in March 2018. He returned on loan to Stalybridge in August 2018, making 11 league and 1 cup appearances. He moved on loan to

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in March 2019. He signed for

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in July 2019, saying he was persuaded to do so by former Bolton teammate

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, who had begun his career at Newcastle. In August 2020 he moved on a season-long loan to

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. He was recalled by Newcastle in January 2021. On 7 August 2021, he joined

club Colchester United on loan until January 2022. He made his club debut on 7 September in Colchester's 1–0

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defeat to Gillingham. He became first-choice goalkeeper after an injury to

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, and was praised by local media for his performances. The loan ended in January 2022. On 30 June 2022, Turner signed for League Two side Gillingham.

International career

He made his debut for England U18 in November 2016, and also played at under-19 level.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Turner, Jake 1999 births Living people People from Wilmslow English footballers England youth international footballers Association football goalkeepers Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Stalybridge Celtic F.C. players Frickley Athletic F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Newcastle United F.C. players Morecambe F.C. players Colchester United F.C. players Gillingham F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players